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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.64, 584.58 and 248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.64, 584.58 and 248.92 is: 343.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.64 : 584.58 = 248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.64/584.58 = 248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.64x = 584.58 × 248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.64x = 145,513.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,513.65/423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.48

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